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In today's newsletter:
- Franklin pastor takes influential role shaping West Georgia community grants
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 70.
- Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Community Foundation of West Georgia Welcomes Andrew Owensby to Board of Directors (thecitymenus.com) — Franklin residents may be glad to know that Andrew Owensby, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Franklin and a lifelong Franklin resident, has joined the Community Foundation of West Georgia's board. His new role gives Franklin and Heard County a stronger voice in regional charitable giving and community initiatives across West Georgia.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 20 - Booster-thon Kick Off Week
Moreland Elementary Moreland, GA 30259
8:00 am - Governmental Affairs Alliance Meeting
Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce Coweta at Shenandoah (county complex)
10:00 am - Ribbon Cutting: Master J. Kim's Taekwondo Education
Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce 1111 Lower Fayetteville Road Suite 1700 Newnan, GA 30265
12:00 pm - Coweta Safety Alliance Meeting
Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce Coweta County Board of Education 167 Werz Industrial Boulevard Newnan, GA 30263
2:00 pm - Soccer Game at SRMS
Arnall Middle Newnan, GA 30265
4:30 pm - Leadership Coweta New Class and Alumni Reunion
Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce Wesley Woods Bistro 2280 North Highway 29 Newnan, Georgia 30263
4:30 pm - V Softball vs Creekside
Newnan High School, 190 Lagrange St, Newnan, GA 30263, USA
5:30 pm - Oak Mountain Academy Girls Varsity Volleyball @ HGBA →
Holy Ground Baptist Academy Preschool, Old Hwy 27 N, Roopville
5:30 pm - V Volleyball @ North Paulding/6:30/7:30
Newnan High North Paulding High
5:30 pm - Newnan Convention Center Authority →
Newnan, GA Calendar, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan
6:30 pm Friday August 21 - Water, Sewerage, and Light Commission →
Newnan, GA Calendar, 70 Sewell Road, Newnan
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- On August 18, 2026, a likely fire was first...
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- My Derm Recruiter posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist - Dermatology in Lagrange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hogansville
- Hogansville denies data center ordinance, extends moratorium (lagrangenews.com)
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LaGrange
- LaGrange officers investigating potential License Plate Recognition System misuse (wrbl.com)
- LaGrange calls for special election to fill council seat (lagrangenews.com)
- Chamber to host annual Peachy Greens Golf Tournament (lagrangenews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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